22:00 Meet at the bus office and board the sleeper bus to Sapa. A pick-up stop at Noi Bai Airport can be arranged for guests joining there.
* Dinner: Not included
DESCRIBE
If you are looking for a mountain trek that combines a rewarding summit with one of the most atmospheric forests in northern Vietnam, this journey is an excellent choice. Ta Lien Son stands at 2,996 metres above sea level and is recognized as the sixth-highest mountain in Vietnam. What makes this route especially memorable is not only the summit itself, but the forest scenery along the way: ancient moss-covered trees, dense ferns, red maple leaves in season, and rhododendrons that give the mountain an almost fairy-tale character. This is an ideal trek for travelers who want a true overnight mountain experience with wild scenery, forest immersion, and sweeping views over Lai Chau’s highland landscape.
Highlights
- Conquer Ta Lien Son Peak (2,996 m)
- Trek through one of northern Vietnam’s most beautiful old-growth moss forests
- Overnight at a mountain camp / shelter deep in the forest
- Enjoy panoramic views across the Lai Chau highlands
- Experience a more nature-immersive trek with rich flora and seasonal forest beauty
SUMMARY
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Departure Point:
Hanoi
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Duration:
2 days, 3 nights
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Destination:
Lai Châu
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Activities:
Trekking
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Min :
7 people
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Best time:
Sep - Apr
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Max :
20 people
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Difficulty level:
6/10
ITINERARY
Night 1: Hanoi – Sapa
Day 1: Sapa – Tam Duong – Ta Leng – 2,600 m Overnight Camp
05:00 Arrive in Sapa. Take time to freshen up, have breakfast, and leave unnecessary items before the trek.
06:00 Transfer by vehicle toward the trekking starting area in Ta Leng, around 80 km from Sapa, passing through the scenic O Quy Ho Pass, one of northern Vietnam’s best-known mountain passes.
08:30 Arrive in Ta Leng and meet the local Hmong porter team.
11:00 After the motorbike approach section, reach the forest edge. Take a short rest and begin the main trekking route.
12:00 Trail lunch.
Continue trekking through primary forest toward the overnight camp.
17:30 Arrive at the 2,600 m camp. Rest, wash up, and enjoy the mountain atmosphere at sunset.
18:30 Dinner and overnight at camp.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Overnight Camp – Summit (2,996 m) – Sapa – Hanoi
05:00 Wake up, breakfast, and prepare for the final climb.
05:30 Begin the final ascent to Ta Lien Son Peak.
Reach the summit and enjoy the panoramic views over the Lai Chau mountains. The upper sections of Ta Lien are especially valued for their forest texture and open highland views, which is why this route is often described as one of Lai Chau’s most distinctive trekking experiences.
Return to camp, pack up, and descend by the same route.
Transfer back toward Sapa, then continue by sleeper bus to Hanoi.
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